On Feb. 6 1840, representatives of the British Crown and 500 Māori tribal leaders signed a treaty at Waitangi, in New Zealand's far north, agreeing to the terms of their relationship. In modern times, ...

Thousands gathered in Waitangi, New Zealand on Thursday (February 6) to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document.

Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day. Waitangi Day marks the first signing of New Zealand's founding document: The ...

Waitangi Day is a time to reflect on where we have come from ... Ōnuku Marae holds a special place in our nation’s history, as it is where Ngāi Tahu chiefs signed the Treaty in 1840. We should take ...

Waitangi Day impresses, always. Opinions expressed everywhere but not by everybody. Many enjoy the public holiday – a ...

Photo/ Peter de Graaf One of the Waitangi Tribunal’s most important reports, concluding that Māori did not cede sovereignty in 1840, received perhaps the least comprehensive coverage of any of ...

Thousands gathered across New Zealand yesterday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called ...

Comment: Honouring the Treaty can benefit us all and the environment that we share if we each commit to sincerity, justice ...

Waitangi Day in New Zealand is marked by controversy as Māori leaders condemn a proposed bill to redefine the Treaty of ...

Politicians from the coalition government received a frosty reception at Waitangi this year, but Māori Development Minister ...

New Zealand turned 185 on Thursday. Tensions are running high on the eve of the country's national day, commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between Maori and the Crown in 1840. On ...

On Feb. 6 1840, representatives of the British Crown and 500 Māori tribal leaders signed a treaty at Waitangi, in New Zealand’s far north, agreeing to the terms of their relationship.